Senate Democrats are eyeing trying to change the Senate's rules to shift to a talking filibuster, which would get rid of the 60-vote hurdle currently required to advance most legislation.
A bipartisan group spoke on Wednesday about election legislation as Democrats make a push to change the Senate’s rules so they can pass voting rights on their own.
President Biden will deliver a speech on voting rights in Atlanta next Tuesday, the White House said, as part of a renewed push by Democrats to advance election reform legislation in the new year.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Wednesday night blocked a quick deal for votes on amendments to a sweeping defense policy bill, the latest setback for hopes of passing the legislation this week.